Bollywood celebrities laud Devendra Jhajharia’s gold medal win at Rio Paralympics 2016 2016 : Bollywood News

Earlier this week, athlete Devendra Jhajharia became the first Indian to win two Paralympic gold medals after breaking his own world record in the men's javelin throw. For those who don't know, Devendra Jhajharia had lost his left hand at the age of 8 when he accidentally touched an electrical wire while trying to climb a tree.

Bollywood celebrities laud Devendra Jhajharia’s gold medal win at Rio Paralympics 2016

Devendra Jhajharia bettered his own record and won a gold medal. Entire social media was flooded with praises for the athlete. Celebrities send out heartfelt messages for him on twitter.

Amitabh Bachchan: "Another Gold at #Paralympics for #DevendraJhajharia ..! Incredible feat .. You have given all Indians great Pride ..! COME ON INDIA."

Akshay Kumar: "Creating and breaking world records seems to be child's play for this manCongrats #DevendraJhajharia on the 2nd gold! #ParalympicsRio2016."

Farhan Akhtar: "Awesome #DevendraJhajharia."

Anushka Sharma: "What an inspiring story Dev Jhajharia! Two golds at Paralympics, 12 years apart! You've made whole of India proud!"

Aditi Rao Hydari: "Salute @DevJhajharia #DevendraJhajharia #gold #Paralympics."

Dhanush: "Congrats to #DevendraJhajharia on winning #Gold at #Paralympics."

Randeep Hooda: "#Gold #WorldRecord #paraolympics2016 #DevendraJhajharia we need heroes without makeup #ProudIndian #JatPride."

Esha Gupta: "Congratulations #DevendraJhajharia yet another gold for India in the #ParalympicsRio2016 what an inspiration."

Swara Bhaskar: "Indian Paralympics team. Truly inspiring! Devendra Jhajharia salute!"

Darshan Kumaar: "Heartiest Congratulations Devendra Jhajharia for grabbing your second gold at Paralympics Rio 2016. You are an inspiration… India is proud of you."

Sooraj Pancholi: Congratulations!! Dev Jhajharia you've made the country proud yet again! Paralympics. Devendra Jhajharia

Elli Avram: "Determination and persistence is necessary if you wish to achieve great things! Well done @DevJhajharia on the gold at #Paralympics."

Rahul Bose: "Wins 2 gold medals 12 years apart, breaks world record both times. Just unbelievable! @DevJhajharia @Paralympics @GoSportsVoices."

Raveena Tandon: "Superbly done ... Again @DevJhajharia .. India is proud of you."